Serving 949 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bang Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 949 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: BANG EL serves the eastern part of its school district in Houston, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bang Elementary School's student population of 949 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
949 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bang Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bang Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4356 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bang Elementary School's ranking?
Bang Elementary School is ranked #4356 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bang Elementary School?
949 students attend Bang Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bang Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bang Elementary School?
Bang Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bang Elementary School offer ?
Bang Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bang Elementary School part of?
Bang Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bang Elementary School located?
Bang Elementary School is located in the Winchester Country Trails neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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